Between Syntagma and Monastiraki, at Mitropoleos street, you will find Metropolis, the Cathedral of Athens.

The construction of the church began in 1842 and until its completion both the plans and the architect changed, so the final building has a very special architectural character. The Metropolis was completed in 1862 and since then is the main temple of Athens, being dedicated to the Annunciation of Our Lady. Here many great religious ceremonies took place, such as weddings and funerals of kings, politicians and other very important persons.

Right next to Metropolis is the very interesting but smaller temple of Panagia Gorgoepikoos and Agios Eleftherios (yes it has two names). The temple dates back to the 12the AD century and is distinguished by its large number of ancient pieces from earlier monuments that are embedded in its exterior.